MURFREESBORO — Lightning from Thursday night’s storm is being blamed for two structure fires in Rutherford County. According to Ashley McDonald, public information officer for the Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department, a home at 1165 Central Valley Road was struck about 7:30 p.m.

“When crews arrived on scene, they discovered heavy smoke and flames shooting from the roof of a two-story home,” she said.

According to acting Shift Commander Clay Walls, the fire began with a lightning strike to the roof.

"Crews had to work hard to get to the fire, but once they found the fire, they made an aggressive interior attack and were able to extinguish the fire quickly," Wall said.

Walls also said that crews did a great job containing the fire to the upstairs.

"The home suffered about a 25 percent loss," he said. "Most of the fire damage was located in the attic and bonus room area of the home. The downstairs only received some water and smoke damage and was largely salvageable."

The family of two was displaced from the home, but did not require assistance from the Red Cross. Fortunately, everyone was able to get out before MFRD's arrival.

There were no injuries associated with this incident.

On Mill Lane, near Smyrna, another structure fire caused by lightning was reported by Rutherford County Fire Chief Larry Farley.